Category Archives: Nature

A walk in the woods

Posted on May 19, 2020 by carmen

We had planned a walk in the woods for Mother’s Day but the weather did not cooperate. It actually snowed in May. Walks through the forest are therapeutic and healthy. Fresh air and nature help us feel better emotionally, physically … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged family outings, forest, Made in Germany, nature, Scenery, walk in the woods | 18 Comments

WORKSHOP in Fort Erie

Posted on February 13, 2020 by carmen

Through the years we’ve gone to many WORKSHOPS. That is to say, my husband works and I shop. Whether a flight across the ocean to Europe or an adventure out west to Seattle, or it could be a cottage on … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Shopping, Travel, Winter | Tagged Fort Erie, shopping | 10 Comments

Twice as Nice: wrap tops from Drizzle and Shine

Posted on November 14, 2019 by carmen

My favourite little dress shop! These pretty tops are from my daughter’s eco-boutique in Seattle. Paired with skirts or pants, I love that they are as comfortable as a T-shirt but look so much more stylish. I love the wrap … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Music, Nature, Photography | Tagged autumn, Chad and Jeremy, Drizzle & Shine, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in USA, Sarah Vaughan, Three Dots made in USA, Willow Weep for Me | 16 Comments

Goodbye Summer, thanks for the memories!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by carmen

All good things come to an end; saying goodbye to Summer is always a sad time for me because I’m a summer kinda girl. I love the long days and warm nights. I enjoy day trips around Southern Ontario as … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Beach, Collingwood Ontario, Elvis Festival, grandson, lavender farm, Maggie, newborn, Port Dover | 21 Comments

Blue skies, blueberries and a blue denim dress

Posted on August 28, 2019 by carmen

What I wore: blue denim dress to go blueberry picking. I love blueberries, one of my favourite berries. These delicious berries are high in nutrients and low in calories. This superfood is the King of antioxidant foods! I decided this … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged blue denim dress, blueberries, blueberry patch, blueberry picking, Italian sandals, photography, Scenery, secondhand, thrifted fashion | 24 Comments

Pinstripe Palazzo PJs and Elisa Cavaletti Shirt

Posted on June 2, 2019 by carmen

We went shopping in the little tourist town of St. Jacobs. No one would guess these pinstripe palazzos are actually pajama pants. I’ve never worn them as pajamas even though they are 100% cotton and 100% comfortable. I bought them … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Elisa Cavaletti, Jacob clothing, necklace, non-leather sandals, pajama pants, pinstripes, slow fashion, St. Jacobs, then and now | 24 Comments

The Magnolias Have Blossomed!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by carmen

I’m tickled pink! The arrival of the magnolia blossoms means spring has finally sprung in Ontario! A little late this year and they’ll be gone too soon. This pink of perfection is a beautiful backdrop for my blush pink jacket … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged Magnolia, magnolia blossoms, pink floral jeans, pink jacket, pink shoes | 35 Comments

Things that go bump in the night

Posted on May 16, 2019 by carmen

It was that moment between being awake and asleep, just as you’re slipping into slumber. We heard a huge thud that shook us into being wide awake. “What was that?” I whispered to my husband who was already sound asleep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged earth-tones, faux suede boots, forest, nature, neutrals, slow fashion, thrifted fashion | 27 Comments

SAVE THE DUCK!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by carmen

April Fools! It’s NO joke! This is April in Ontario. I was hoping to put away my winter coats for the season but we had another snowfall. There’s a lovely nature trail through the forest behind my house and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Scenery, Spring | Tagged cruelty-free jacket, ethical fashion, Jean of all Trades, Save The Duck, Springtime in Canada | 23 Comments

Road Trip to Lake Washington

Posted on March 15, 2019 by carmen

One of the things I absolutely love and appreciate when we visit our daughter in Seattle (besides the weather and shopping) is the way Jean plans the adventures and places we go to. The weather was like springtime in Ontario … Continue reading →